Definitions
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- noun a class of
manga for an audience of young boys; seeshōnen
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Examples
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The art is well done, but it looks more typical of the style found in shonen instead of shojo.
Viz Chibis: Kaze Hikaru 13, Detroit Metal City 3, St. Dragon Girl 4, Dogs » Manga Worth Reading 2009
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That is not the cliché so readily found in shonen manga.
*20th Century Boys Book 4 — Recommended » Manga Worth Reading 2009
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The book is a fun read so far, but I wouldn’t look for deep moral messages just yet (you’ve never seen the “you must protect others to be truly strong” cliche in shonen manga before?)
*20th Century Boys Book 4 — Recommended » Manga Worth Reading 2009
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I guess it doesn't help that I read / watch a lot of shonen, which is written for 8-12 year old boys who mostly think girls are still pretty lame and icky.
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There could be some debate about whether Tegami Bachi should be classified as a shonen series, but since it's serialized in the shonen magazine Jump Square, I'm going to consider it part of that genre.
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There could be some debate about whether Tegami Bachi should be classified as a shonen series, but since it's serialized in the shonen magazine Jump Square, I'm going to consider it part of that genre.
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May 20, 2008 at 11:19 am hi jun -- yup, forget that I've read Hikaru no Go -- my only excuse is that it is a very "gentle" kind of shonen and I don't really associate with Bleach and Naruto and the like.
Manga Before Flowers – A Boy’s Education | Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources 2008
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One notion I can make is that these are all pretty much "shonen" series.
Anime Nano! 2009
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There are streams of pop culture detritus carried forward through the passage of time such as shonen manga, movie posters, hit songs ...
Ain't It Cool News - The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 2008
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The series is also the winner of the prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award in the "shonen" (boys) category.
Manga Maniac Cafe 2008
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